 Facing the Hills….Here’s a great guest post from one of my favorite online writing buddies, Eileen Knowles. ... Grilling VeggiesSince we have a “primitive” kitchen at the moment, we invested in a propane gas ... Committed to Keeping My Kids UncoolIn elementary school, I had a pair of hand-me-down pants from one of my older ... 3 Painful Lessons About PracticeMy medal for completing the 2013 Frederick Half Marathon Four weeks ago I ran and completed ... 5 Reasons to Start or Join a Community GardenFor many, gardening alone is an enjoyable and relaxing hobby. On the other hand, community ... 5 Ways to Get Stuff DoneHere’s a guest post from writer, Rachel Thomas who writes about kids and family issues ... Our drones, mouthpieces, cross bearers and wreckersOur drones, mouthpieces, cross bearers and wreckers Huff and puff and stand by your arrogance ... Fun Flower Facts: Tigridia (Tiger Flower)Tigridia, also known as tiger flower or shell flower, is a genus of about 30 ... Piglet’s Salada da Favas – Broad Bean SaladMy original idea was to try Chica’s recipe of Broad Beans with Griddled Pork Belly, ... How to Divide PerennialsDividing is the process of lifting an established, often crowded perennial out of the ground ... Dear EmmettDear Emmett, I can't stop staring into your perfect little face. The photos your thoughtful daddy ... Role of Kids in Your Family LifeHere’s a guest post from writer, Sophie Samuel. If you’d like to write a guest post ... A License to Hunt GhostsRecently, one of my friends showed me a photo of her family. The sun was ... This Post is Good to the Last DropI’m not gonna lie – I am a coffee addict. Whether you call it a cup ... Tales from France – Tete de Veau – bone out!On our recent trip to France, to celebrate our Granddaughter’s second Birthday, the funniest moment ... A Sticky InterludeIt hasn't exactly been a harsh winter. It's just that we've been spoiled the past ... Piglet’s Plot in AprilThis year I’m keeping a photographic diary of my humble vegetable garden. In theory, if ... Book Review: It’s All About RelationshipBefore I got up the nerve to ask my wife on our first date nearly ... ResentmentOverwhelming sleepiness prompted me to indulge in a rare after-dinner cup of tea to get ... A Roaring Success!What’s better than dressing up in roaring ‘20s style for a fabulous night? Dressing up ... Success – What Can Contribute To It?Last post we were discussing the roll of play and success. I asked you to ... A Chance Encounter with Jamie BeckwithIt was my lucky day recently! While shopping for a client at Renaissance Tile & ... Old, Older, OldishLast Wednesday, Hubby and I were taking our 2 grandsons to the park and having ... |
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 After all the countdowns, markdowns, and breakdowns, Christmas is behind us for a year. You would think that shopping would be the last thing anyone would want to do. WRONG! According to the people that track this sort of statistic tell us that the day after Christmas nearly rivals Black Friday. So why doesn’t this … Continue reading: After Holiday Sales  Christmas is less than 3 weeks away! But there is no need to panic. There is still plenty of time to do your holiday shopping. And to help you, here are some fun and unique vases for the flower lover/gardener in your life. Hanging Light Bulb Vases Made from recycled light bulbs, these vases would look charming … Continue reading: Holiday Gift Guide: Fun and Unique Vases  I have started my Christmas shopping, but that’s not the type of shopping I’m talking about. Deb stopped over last night. She not only wanted to visit, but to peruse my knitted wares for Christmas shopping. How sweet of her is that?! We went through my FO’s and she selected some items for her family, and … Continue reading: Christmas Shopping  I don’t know about you, but I’m an unrepentant self-admitted Cyber-Monday shopper. I simply prefer the convenience of shopping online for the holidays compared to the crowds and hassles associated with Black Friday which I try to avoid like the Black Plague. However, online shopping does have its own pitfalls – identity theft, computer hacking and compromised … Continue reading: Avoiding Cyber-Monday Scams  Well, the Season to be thankful has began, and its greatest day is already here. Thanksgiving day is all about family, friends, cooking, sharing, enjoying each other’s company and football! Be Thankful. It’s the word for the Season. “Thanks. And a whole lot more.” That said, I think I just got tired of being bombarded by the commercialism associated … Continue reading: Is it really about Thanksgiving? or “Why I’m boycotting ‘Black Friday’…”  I enjoy going to the country markets and one of my favourites is the market at São Teotónio near Odemeira, in the Alentajo. I refer to the term “country” because I’m not so keen on the markets held in the tourist towns of the Algarve. These are usually full of the rip-off-tat such as fake … Continue reading: A Visit to São Teotónio Market |
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